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Bedell Cristin

LA PLAIDERIE HOUSE, LA PLAIDERIE, ST PETER PORT, GY1 1WG, GUERNSEY
Tel:
Work 01481 812812
Fax:
Fax 01481 812813
Web:
www.bedellgroup.com
Email:
St Peter Port, St Helier, London

What we say about the firm's legal practice in Guernsey

Commercial and banking

Within Commercial and banking, Bedell Cristin is a second tier firm,

Bedell Cristin’s recent activity includes advising RHJI on the acquisition and migration of Kleinwort Benson Channel Islands from Jersey to Guernsey. Mark Helyar is ‘technically sound’, and Kate Ovenden is ‘developing fast’.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, tier 4

Alasdair Davidson joined Bedell Cristin from Babbé. He has acted for several trust companies in contentious matters, and is ‘the sort of lawyer you are happy to place before clients’. The team is also experienced in commercial litigation, insolvency and related regulatory matters.

Insurance

Within Insurance, Bedell Cristin is a second tier firm,

Bedell Cristin saw the departure of Christopher Anderson for Carey Olsen, but ‘provides strong advice’, and acts for a number of major insurance managers on the island. Mark Helyar ‘comes up with innovative solutions’.

Investment funds

Within Investment funds, tier 4

Bedell Cristin assisted with the launch of a registered closed-ended fund to be listed on the Channel Islands Stock Exchange. Mark Helyar is recommended.

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Legal Developments by:
Bedell Cristin

  • The Precarious Business of Providing a Reference

    Providing a reference for a departing or former employee can be a tricky task. Any negligent or deliberate errors could lead to compensation pay-outs and it is therefore crucial to strike the right balance.
    - Bedell Cristin

Legal Developments in Guernsey

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  • Response to Consultation on the Draft Overseas Pension Schemes Regulations 2012

    We are a firm of advocates practising in Guernsey and regularly advise on issues arising from pension arrangements established or administered from Guernsey. Based on our experience and interaction with our clients, we are writing to you in response to HMRC’s invitation to consult on the Draft Overseas Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2012 (the “Draft Regulations”) issued by HMRC on 6 December 2011.
    - Carey Olsen

  • MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL GUIDE 2012 INVESTMENT FUNDS

    Guernsey
    - Carey Olsen

  • The Overseas Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2012 – Update

    Responding to HMRC’S proposed changes for Guernsey QROPS
    - Carey Olsen

  • Guernsey Companies Law - Office of the Registrar of Companies

    This memorandum has been prepared for the assistance of our clients in connection with the provisions relevant to the Office of the Registrar of Companies under the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (as amended) (the “Companies Law”).
    - Ogier

  • Overseas Restraint Orders in Guernsey have no extra-territorial effect

    The Royal Court has ruled that restraint orders obtained in Guernsey on requests from foreign authorities can only apply to assets located in the Bailiwick, striking down the extra-territorial effect of a restraint order obtained at the request of the National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa.
    - Mourant Ozannes

  • QROP Schemes - The Pertinent Issues

    Whilst many trustees and providers are now familiar with the QROPS regime, as schemes mature and members seek to avail themselves of the funds in their schemes in various ways, important questions are arising in relation to matters as diverse as the level and age on which benefits can be taken, how to align Guernsey and English taxation requirements and what restrictions apply in respect of investments and the granting of loans.
    - Carey Olsen

  • Enforcement of Foreign Judgments

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    - Carey Olsen

  • A Guide to Funds and Private Equity in Guernsey

    Table of Contents Introduction to Guernsey 1 About Carey Olsen 2 Fund Regulations in Brief 2 Investment Business 3 Collective Investment Schemes 3
    - Carey Olsen

  • Guernsey Qualifying Investor Funds

    This memorandum has been prepared for the assistance of clients considering establishing a fund under the laws of Guernsey. It is intended to provide only a summary of the main legal requirements and general principles applicable to establishing a fund in Guernsey and it is not intended to be comprehensive in its scope. It is recommended that a client seeks legal advice on any proposed transaction prior to taking steps to implement it.
    - Ogier

  • Code of Corporate Governance

    Introduction The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (the GFSC) has recently issued the final form of the Code of Corporate Governance for the Finance Sector (the Code) which will take effect from 1 January 2012. Its stated purpose is to provide boards and individual directors with "a framework for sound systems of company governance".
    - Ogier
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